Let's Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw!
by Nicci Rossouw
Let's Talk Robotics focuses on the phenomenal robotics community in Australia. Host Nicci Rossouw's guests include academics, start-up founders, specialists, and SMEs in a multi-million-dollar emerging robotics industry. With over 150 episodes, she covers wide-ranging topics with her guests from academia to industrial robots and everything in between. Meet the people behind the scenes quietly building the industry - this podcast is a fabulous growing repository of robotics in Australia.
Episodes
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My guest today is John Healy! (Episode 191)
John V. Healy, Vice President and General Manager of the Industrial and Robotics Division at Intel Corporation, joins our podcast, Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, to explore the evolving role of AI-powered robotics in modern industry. In this episode, John shares insights from over 30…
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My guest today is Paul Mason! (Episode 190)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Paul Mason, incoming CEO of Robotics Australia Group. Paul works at the intersection of industry, research, and government, focused on building the ecosystem that enables Australia to develop genuine sovereign capability in robotics and...
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My guest today is Kelsey Treloar! (Episode 189)
My guest today on Let’s Talk Robotics, is Kelsey Treloar. Kelsey is the Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Southern Ocean Subsea, where he leads the development of advanced subsea robotics and engineered solutions for marine, aquaculture, and subsea infrastructure applications. As a driving...
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My guest today is Andreas Ramm! (Episode 188)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, Nicci Rossouw, speaks with Andreas Ramm, CEO of Industrial Robotics. Andreas leads the deployment of next-generation AI-powered robotic systems for Australian manufacturing, focusing on the use of computer vision, smart algorithms, and autonomous...
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My guest today is Scott Franklin! (Episode 187)
Today’s guest is Scott Franklin, CEO of ROVing Intelligence, a strategic consultant and operations leader with extensive experience across retail, technology, consulting, and not-for-profit sectors. Scott has built a strong career in operational leadership, including senior roles with McDonald's...
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My guest today is Stuart Orr! (Episode 186)
My guest today at Let’s Talk Robotics is Stuart Orr, Sales Director at Kemppi Australia. Stuart brings a proven track record in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and advancing welding technology. On today’s episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, we…
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My guest today is Dr. Johan Barthelemy! (Episode 185)
My guest for today’s episode of Let's Talk Robotics is Dr. Johan Barthelemy, Senior Developer Relations Manager in Strategic Researcher Engagement at NVIDIA. MMT & NVIDIA are proud sponsors of Robotics Australia Group. Dr. Barthelemy is passionate about applied research, intelligent video...
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My guest today is Curtis Gibson! (Episode 184)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Curtis Gibson, CEO of A.E. Gibson & Sons. Curtis is leading the company’s market expansion into new products, services, and industry segments, supported by its manufacturing facilities and offices in Kendall, Coffs Harbour, Sydney and...
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My guest today is Dominic Teichmann! (Episode 183)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Dr Dominic Teichmann, a Consultant Urological Surgeon specialising in robotic surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. Dominic was born in Germany and later moved to the United Kingdom, where he studied Medicine and...
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My guest today is Peter Terrett! (Episode 182)
In this episode, I speak with Peter Terrett, an accomplished business owner with nearly 35 years of experience in the geospatial technology industry. Before founding his own company, Peter worked as a Geodetic and Topographic Surveyor for the state government, where he developed a deep interest…
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My guest today is Jai Ranganathan! (Episode 181)
In this episode, I speak with Jai Ranganathan, the CEO and Founder of our sponsor, 3VIMA Pty Ltd, an Australian deep-tech company at the forefront of 3D concrete printing and the future of construction. Jai began his career in construction, gaining hands-on experience and developing a deep...
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My guest today is Scott Wiltshire! (Episode 180)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I chat with Scott Wiltshire, General Manager for ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. With more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Scott has worked across organisations large and small, with a focus on enterprise and midmarket business application software....
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My guest today is David Fletcher Ly! (Episode 179)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I speak with David Fletcher Ly from Infotech People, a network member of ours. David is a Melbourne-based business owner of a specialist recruitment firm connecting top talent with companies at the forefront of AI, Automation, and…
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My guest today is Rob Sutton! (Episode 178)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I speak with Rob Sutton, Managing Director and Founder of Mirragin RAS Consulting and the Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem—one of our valued network members. A former Aviation Engineer with the Australian Army, Rob is now leading the...
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My guest today is Mark Pivac! (Episode 177)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Pivac, Executive Director & Chief Technical Officer of our network member, FBR, and the primary inventor of FBR’s world-leading automated bricklaying technology. Mark is an aeronautical and...
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My guests today are Karthik, Aneka, Vishnu, Sri, and Rehaan! (Episode 176)
Our network member, STEM Incubators, and its founder Karthikeyan Kameswaran are featured in the latest episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, joined by young innovators Aneka, Sri Karthikeyan, and Rehaan Salil. Karthikeyan is a senior healthcare IT professional, innovator, and founder...
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My guests today are Matthew and Gautam! (Episode 175)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I had the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable engineers from Motion Solutions Australia—Gautam Manoharan and Matthew Dorhauer—each bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the world of motion control and industrial robotics....
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My guest today is Andrew Prolov! (Episode 174)
In this episode, I speak with Andrew Prolov, Head of Australia Go-To-Market at Pano AI, the global leader in early bushfire detection and situational intelligence. Andrew shares how his decade-long career investing in technology and healthcare companies led him to focus on solutions that…
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My guest today is Manglesh Jain! (Episode 173)
In this episode of Lets talk robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I had the pleasure of speaking with Manglesh Jain, a passionate technology leader spearheading the expansion of Konica Minolta Australia's Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) offerings. Manglesh has successfully deployed over 40 AMRs across...
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My guest today is Jessica Olivier! (Episode 172)
I'm joined by Jessica Olivier, Partner at RSM Australia and Chair of RSM’s Global Incentives Group. With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D tax and government incentives, Jessica shares insights on how businesses, from start-ups to large manufacturers, can unlock growth through strategic access...
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My guest today is Adrian Krop! (Episode 171)
In this episode, I speak with Adrian Krop, Partner and Director at AUTONOMA, one of our valued network members. Based in Perth, AUTONOMA is focused on making industrial process and laboratory automation more accessible through practical robotics and intuitive software. With a background in...
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My guest today is Markham Johnson! (Episode 170)
This week, we’re joined by Markham Johnson from Automaate, one of our valued network members. In this episode, we explore Automaate’s cutting-edge contributions to automation, insights into industry challenges, and what lies ahead for robotics in Australia. It’s a great chat about how far…
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My guest today is Mitchell Dinham! (Episode 169)
In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, we’re joined by Mitchell Dinham, Director of Infinite Robotics—one of our valued network members—and a leading authority in robotic welding and industrial automation. With close to 20 years of experience, Mitchell has been at the forefront of integrating...
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My guests today are Isaac Roach and Andrew Hambly! (Episode 168)
In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouse leaders from Applied Robotics, a company at the cutting edge of automation and innovation in Australia. Isaac Roach, Chief Operating Officer, brings over 15 years of leadership experience across engineering, operations, sales, and customer service....
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My guest today is Will Midgley! (Episode 167)
Will did his undergraduate degrees in mechatronics and computer science at the University of Melbourne, followed by a PhD in control engineering at Cambridge University. He worked in industry in Japan for a few years and then returned to academia. He is now a senior lecturer in robotics and...
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My guest today is Suresan Rajandra! (Episode 166)
With a strong foundation in Health Economics and Accounting, Suresan is committed to developing innovative systems and processes that support the healthcare workforce and enhance patient care. As the global head of the Robotics and Incident Management division at Omni-Health (www.omnihealth.com),...
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My guest today is Brett Longhurst! (Episode 165)
Brett Longhurst, Founder & managing director for Bremar Automotion, a lean and flexible engineering design company specialising in the latest computer simulation techniques including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and design optimization. "Our range of Markforged...
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My guest today is Dr. Dawid Preller! (Episode 164)
Passionate about creating value through innovative solutions in remote data acquisition and advanced robotics. As the Chief Product Officer at ADR, Dr Dawid Preller led the development of intelligent data capture systems that empower the mining industry to achieve greater production efficiency,...
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My guest today is Mikhil Kotak! (Episode 163)
Mikhil Kotak's journey began in Palghar, Mumbai, India, before he moved to Australia in 1998 with limited English skills and no connections. Armed with determination, he earned his Private Pilot License by 2000, fulfilling a lifelong dream. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to explore...
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My guests today are James Kernick and Natalie Moore! (Episode 162)
James is a seasoned professional in the vocational education and training (VET) sector with a background in customer service, business development, marketing, and sales, making him a versatile leader in the field. Having honed his skills in some of the most dynamic environments, James has...
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My guest today is Dr. Heba Khamis! (Episode 161)
Dr. Heba Khamis is Co-Founder and CEO of Contactile, a Sydney-based technology company focused on enabling robotic dexterity with a human sense of touch. She has a PhD in Engineering from University of Sydney. She has been developing tactile sensors for robotics since 2014.
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My guest today is Dr Michael Lucas! (Episode 160)
Dr. Michael Lucas is an accomplished inventor with several patents to his name, spanning agricultural products, beverage trays, software, robotics, materials handling, and oil processing. Holding a PhD in Mechatronics Engineering, with a focus on modular mobile robotics and the anthropology of...
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My guest today is Joseph Kenrick! (Episode 159)
Joseph Kenrick is Technical Director of the ELO2 Consortium and heads up the Lunar Outpost Oceania office, based in Melbourne, Australia. He holds a Master's Degree in Space Resources and a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering with a Minor in Economics from the Colorado School of Mines....
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My guest today is Peter Milani! (Episode 158)
Peter Milani is the founder and managing director of Ichor Autonomy. He has a Masters in Engineering and is a veteran roboticist. He has been developing robots in industry and research institutions for over 12 years. He was an original member of Emesent Pty Ltd, a CSIRO spinout, specialising in…
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My guest today is Dr John Vial! (Episode 157)
John is a roboticist and educator. Currently teaching robotics online at https://becomearoboticist.com where he runs a series of robotics challenge sessions. John also works for Nexxis, an Australian robotics OEM that manufactures and designs inspection robots for the resources industry. John has...
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My guest today is Dawid Croucamp! (Episode 156)
Dawid Croucamp, the Director and founder of DCNETWORX Robotics Automation Company, a seasoned Robotics Engineer with 24 years of experience. He studied electronic engineering and completed a 5-year Instrument Mechanician trade. Dawid spent a decade overseas working on large-scale projects,...
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My guest today is Ken Macken! (Episode 155)
Ken Macken is the CEO and Co-Founder of Workr Labs Inc., an innovative software platform with a vision to revolutionize how humans and robots collaborate. With extensive experience spanning hardware and software, Ken brings a deep understanding of robotics, computer vision and an extensive...
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My guest today is Jason Hampton-Taylor! (Episode 154)
Jason Hampton-Taylor is the Sales Manager for LYRO Robotics. LYRO is a Brisbane-based tech startup and award-winning pioneer in the world of robotic vision, specialising in the field of AI-powered pick-and-pack solutions. Jason has been involved with technical business development for over 30...
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My guest today is Tony Tucker! (Episode 153)
Tony is a Business Development and Commercialisation Manager in CSIRO’s Data 61. He currently leads development of several strategic industry relationships / projects, and the commercialisation of various CSIRO technologies. Tony has lead BD & C initiatives and major bids in Australian…
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My guest today is Gina Velde! (Episode 152)
Gina Velde is the executive marketing manager at Aptella, a business that supports construction, mining and geospatial sectors with advanced positioning and automation technology. A journalist by trade, Gina began her career working for a London-based publisher in the business travel sector…
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My guest today is Dr Sue Keay! (Episode 151)
Dr Sue Keay is a recognised leader in robotics, AI and automation who is passionate about helping emerging technology businesses, the companies adopting new technologies and their workforces. Recognised as one of 50 remarkable and inspirational women in Australian science (COSMOS), on SME’s…
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Let's Talk Robotics focuses on the phenomenal robotics community in Australia. Host Nicci Rossouw's guests include academics, start-up founders, specialists, and SMEs in a multi-million-dollar emerging robotics industry. With over 150 episodes, she covers wide-ranging topics with her guests from academia to industrial robots and everything in between. Meet the people behind the scenes quietly building the industry - this podcast is a fabulous growing repository of robotics in Australia.
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